The Arkansas Valley Fair Rodeo Made History
Special to seconews.org The Arkansas Valley Fair: Rodeo History There is great debate as to exactly where the rodeo first began in this country. Several towns and cities make the claim of putting on the first official rodeo. The most prominent of ...
Read More InfoBent’s Fort Flooded - Interview & Walk Through 8/17/22
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site Flooded - Interview & Walk Through 8/17/22 ( Update: Bent's Fort is Open to the Public as of 8/18/22 at 8am ) Wednesday morning Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announced that the Fort w...
Read More InfoOtero Museum LJCC Business After Hours July 15, 2022
Otero Museum - 3rd & Anderson , La Junta Will Host “Business After Hours” Friday, July 15, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Open to the Public Please join us for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and viewing of our exhibits. We will hig...
Read More InfoDr. Gary L. Roberts to Speak July 9 on Sand Creek Massacre
Dr. Gary L. Roberts to Speak July 9 on Sand Creek Massacre By: Dorothy Russell , Publicity Editor, Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association The Bent’s Fort Chapter is pleased to announce that Dr. Gary L. Roberts will give ...
Read More Info2022 Bent’s Old Fort 4th of July Celebration Photo Gallery by Cindy Smith
2022 Bent’s Old Fort 4th of July a Huge Historic Celebration Over 300 people celebrated Independence Day in 1840's fashion at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site. Park Staff and Volunteers led the visitors to the fort in a grand par...
Read More InfoSanta Fe Trail Exhibit at Otero Museum in La Junta July + Aug. 2022
Santa Fe Trail Exhibit at Otero Museum in La Junta July + Aug. SANTA FE TRAIL EXHIBIT: Our newest exhibit includes Ron Dulle’s photographs donated by the Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association. Mr. Dulle was an accomplis...
Read More InfoBent’s Old Fort 4th of July Celebration - Event Schedule
Press Release from Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site... (Photo by Ruth Copeland) Celebrate American Independence at Bent’s Fort! The public is invited to join the inhabitants of Bent’s Old Fort on Monday, July 4 from 1:00 to...
Read More InfoSanta Fe Trail Association Bent’s Fort Chapter Names Larry Bourne President
Santa Fe Trail Association Bent’s Fort Chapter Names Larry Bourne President A message from Larry Bourne, "I am humbled that the members of the Bent’s Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Association voted me in as their President. As a member ...
Read More InfoSanta Fe Trail Day Parade Videos and Photo Gallery
Santa Fe Trail Day Parade Videos and Photo Gallery Parade Video and Photos by: Bryce Calhoon ( Bent County Word of Mouth 2.0 ) Related Content: 2022 Santa Fe Trail Day 6th & Carson Video Hugh Johnson Films for SECO News Photo Gallery Viewing T...
Read More InfoNight at the Rocky Ford Museum: On The Santa Fe Trail with LaDonna Hutton April 27, 2022
Night at the Rocky Ford Museum: On The Santa Fe Trail with LaDonna Hutton April 27, 2022 Who: Guest Speaker, LaDonna Hutton of the Bent's Fort Chapter of The Santa Fe Trail Association. What: To discuss the importance and impact of the Santa Fe Tr...
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